Instead, I took time out from my busy day to reorganize the survival gear in my truck. I went from a bailout bag and small backpack to just a medium backpack. It weighs 25 pounds, but it provides warm clothes, fire, light, and first aid for two for at least three days.
I took up this project mainly because there is now some high-quality field gear in older camo patters is being blown out because of the new Army and Marine patterns. Mine is a Spec-Ops backpack in Woodland for one-third the original $150. And having MOLLE straps all over made customizing easier. Some things I wanted on the outside, like a first aid pouch for major trauma, and a flashlight in another pouch. I even hooked on a couple of our Hobbit Hole safety carabiners for temporary hanging of other stuff.
The shoulder straps didn't allow for the John-Wayne-style carry of a sheath knife, and I didn't want anything that obvious, anyway. But the MOLLE loops on the bottom of the pack allowed me to tie down a sheath knife there, with enough of the handle protruding on my right side for a careful draw of the knife, if needed. It's all very low profile.
Aside from that, I have my "everyday" gear in back, consisting of a set of Goretex (good deals on GI surplus in Woodland), insulated boots, gloves, and a boonie hat. Just what's needed for those early spring (actually, late winter) dressage shows. Or the sleet that we're having right now.
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I did same thing last week.......reloaded water, food and such with fresh, made sure my weather shell and insulators were good to go for the winter storms sure to come. Added chains and recovery gear to the 4x4’s and winterized each vehicle.
I keep my emergency gear in stainless coleman ice chest’s in each vehicle.....keeps the contents from freezing , temperature stable etc .......
Ya’ll Stay Warm in the Storm !!
good investment...
muh arm is worn out from werkin’ the reloader and swager... I loaded till I reached minimum acceptable inventories on components...
Morning Win-mag; sounded like time well spent - note to self, carharts back into the suv.
‘waiting for parts’..tis the season.